Detroit Free Press Staff Writer

A Detroit Cass Tech football star accused of slamming a school security officer into the floor may avoid a trial with a plea deal.

Jayru Campbell, 17, appeared in a Detroit courtroom today, and a new court date was set for May 2 to give the judge time to review information in the case.

“Part of what the people are proposing in their plea offer contains a provision that would enable the court to consider sentencing Mr. Campbell under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act,” said Wayne County Circuit Judge Timothy Kenny, who presides over the criminal division.

That act permits individuals under the age of 21 to complete probation and have their records expunged.

Kenny said he received background information about Campbell this morning, which will require time to evaluate.

Campbell, who is out of custody on bond, wore a blue striped tie, white collar shirt and black pants during the hearing at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice and did not speak.

He has been charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm, a felony, and aggravated assault, a misdemeanor.

Campbell, who verbally committed to play at Michigan State in 2015, is accused of picking up a 23-year-old security officer and slamming him down.

The Detroit Public Schools Police Department arrested him on Jan. 22 after the incident occurred inside Cass Tech at dismissal time.

Prosecutors have said the officer asked Campbell to remove his hood several times while he was inside the school.

His attorney, Jeffrey Edison, declined to comment after today’s hearing.